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Areas of Heavy Rainfall and Critical Fire Weather on Wednesday

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia Wednesday. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring critical fire weather to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska on Wednesday where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Read More >

Overview

A thunderstorm developed near the junction of Keith, Perkins, and Lincoln Counties late Thursday afternoon. The storm intensified into a supercell as it tracked southeast through western Lincoln County and into Hayes County. Multiple reports of large hail were received, as well as widespread wind damage in and near Hayes Center, Hamlet, and Palisade. Three tornadoes were also confirmed... two via NWS storm survey and one using radar and video verification.
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